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The
following information is provided as a guide.
Applications to U of Alberta are subject to
review and approval by the Office of Study
Abroad and an advertised program may be unavailable
due to imbalances in the exchange or for other
unforeseen circumstances. Program costs are
subject to change.
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| Options |
Students
will find various programs in Agriculture & Forestry,
Home Economics, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering,
Native Studies, Physical Education and Recreation,
the Sciences and more. UA will accept exchange
students to all fields of study except for the
following: · Criminology, · Medicine,
and · Computer Engineering. The course
BUS 201 is also not open to exchange students.
UA has an English and a French campus in Edmonton.
Special Summer
International Studies and Spring Cortona,
Italy program are available on a fee paying
basis (scholarships available).
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| Chances
of Placement |
Excellent,
but should apply early to guarantee housing.
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| Eligibility |
GPA
of 2.75 with junior standing by time of exchange
for undergraduates, and 3.0 for graduates. Advanced
French language skills necesary for French campus. |
| Application
Deadlines |
Latest
date by which application must be received
by U Alberta: Fall (August) April
15 and Spring (January) April
15. NMSU's
priority administrative deadline is May 1 for
Fall and October 15 for Spring, after which
late processing fees apply.
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| Paid
to NMSU |
For
2008-2009: Application fee ($300),
tuition per semester ($2,379), program fee
per semester ($200), BETA
supplental insurance ($30).
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| Paid
to UA |
Cost
of all program arrangements organized by UA.
UA requires the University of Alberta Health Insurance
($200) and the Universal Transit Pass ($75 discounted
price) per semester. |
| Insurance |
Canadian
Overseas Student Health Insurance required as
well as BETA since Canadian insurance does not
start upon departure from the U.S. and does not
cover medical evacuation.
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| Scholarships |
Students
should apply for local, federal and privale scholarships.
The IFSA scholarship may
be used for study on exchange at UA.
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| Withdrawal
Penalties |
Students
who have accepted the UA placement then
withdraw will be charged $200 by
NMSU to recover its administrative expenses. Students
who accept an academic year placement may have
to pay the entire cost of the program if they
withdraw early. Other UA penalties for
unrecoverable costs may apply for early withdrawal
after accepting placement.
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Thursday, 10-Jul-2008 17:16:56 MDT |
